DB · HOU · #11
The last two seasons moved from DB218 to DB190 — that's the dynasty read; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
323
Range 270–377
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
56.2 pts
3.3 PPG · 17.0 games
22.5 solo · 0.2 sacks · 0.7 INT
History starts Preseason 2026.
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Smith had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB190. The last two seasons moved from DB218 to DB190 — that's the dynasty read. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
1.5
PPG
1.5
Positional finish
DB190
Key stats
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB190 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB218 | 32.0 | 2.1 | 13 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB281 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 3 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB223 | 11.5 | 1.3 | 5 | — | — |
| 2022 | DB129 | 52.5 | 3.8 | 12 | — | 2 |
| 2021 | DB126 | 28.8 | 1.9 | 14 | — | — |
| 2020 | DB165 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 2 | — | — |
| 2019 | DB141 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 2 | — | — |
| 2018 | DB114 | 8.3 | 0.7 | 4 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 1.5 | BUF | 70 plays · 54% pass | 1 | — | — |
Snap share
2025 defense · 27.1% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
Durability
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.